📷 Big Sky Resort
North America
Big Sky Resort
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open November 28, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:01 AM UTC · informational only
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Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
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14-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Powder Days
7
2026–27 season
Overview
Big Sky Resort is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Projected to open November 28, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 08:01 UTC.
Resort Guide
Big Sky Resort is located in southwestern Montana and features over 5,800 skiable acres across four connected mountains, offering a diverse range of terrain for all ability levels. The resort is known for its expansive slopes, minimal lift lines, and the iconic Lone Peak, which provides advanced and expert skiers with challenging descents and panoramic views. Guests can enjoy a modern base village with lodging, dining, and spa amenities, as well as a variety of winter activities including snowshoeing and ziplining. Big Sky stands out for its vast open spaces, reliable snowfall, and a blend of adventure and comfort in a scenic alpine setting.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Big Sky Resort
Lifts
40
Skiable area
5850 ac
Longest run
9.7 km / 6 mi
Runs by difficulty(320 total)
Beginner
48
15% of terrain
Intermediate
80
25% of terrain
Advanced
192
60% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Gondola2
- Aerial tram1
- High-speed 62
- High-speed quad3
- Quad chair4
- Triple chair9
- Double chair4
- Surface lift13
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Whiskey Jack's – A popular après-ski spot at the base of Big Sky Resort, Whiskey Jack's is known for its welcoming atmosphere, live music, hearty pub fare, and a wide selection of local beers, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Northern Rockies & Canadian Rockies region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 08:01 AM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- SNOTELMid 0cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Base
2073m
Temp
16.1°C
Wind
2.9km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
2739m
Temp
11.8°C
Wind
2.9km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
3404m
Temp
7.5°C
Wind
2.9km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
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Live Conditions
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Big Sky Resort (rockies), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Jul 14, 8:01 AM
Today 17 / 61.8mm | Wed, Jul 15 14 / 74.5mm | Thu, Jul 16 18 / 40.3mm | Fri, Jul 17 19 / 61.8mm | Sat, Jul 18 18 / 70.3mm | Sun, Jul 19 18 / 7 | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 12 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 17 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 11 |
| Wind (km/h) | 2 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 6 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 13 | 33 | 19 | 17 | 31 | 13 | 16 | 33 | 19 | 25 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 34 | 31 | 17 | 35 | 35 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (3404m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
🌧️
17.1°
6.2°
13 km/h
Wed
15
🌧️
13.7°
6.5°
9 km/h
Thu
16
🌧️
17.7°
3.6°
13 km/h
Fri
17
🌧️
18.7°
5.7°
16 km/h
Sat
18
🌧️
17.9°
6.8°
13 km/h
Sun
19
☀️
17.6°
6.7°
18 km/h
Mon
20
⛅
19.5°
5.8°
10 km/h
Tue
21
🌧️
16.7°
5.8°
11 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
15.6°
7.3°
12 km/h
Thu
23
☁️
17.5°
5.6°
10 km/h
Summit elevation (3404m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:01 AM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 247cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 247cm full-season avg
247cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has exceeded the 30-year average by 17%, indicating a recent upward trend. The most recent season recorded 114 cm, which is 21% above the 5-year average and 42% above the 30-year average, marking a significant anomaly. Despite a sharp dip in 2023, overall variability remains high, with notable fluctuations from year to year. This pattern suggests increased snowfall in recent seasons, punctuated by occasional low-snow years.
Big Sky Resort Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 328cm with an average of 145 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 33.8cm | 15 days | 21cm | 34cm | 7.8cm |
| December | 35.5cm | 19 days | 45cm | 61cm | 7cm |
| January | 31.7cm | 19 days | 65cm | 77cm | 6.2cm |
| February | 36.5cm | 18 days | 80cm | 91cm | 6.8cm |
| March | 43cm | 20 days | 87cm | 101cm | 8.7cm |
| April | 54.9cm | 19 days | 93cm | 107cm | 11cm |
| May | 36.8cm | 13 days | 66cm | 98cm | 10.3cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 28, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
